Primary succession begins
A) soon after a disturbance ends.
B) at varying times after a disturbance ends.
C) at sites where some organisms have survived a disturbance.
D) at sites where no organisms have survived a disturbance.
E) at sites where only primary producers have survived a disturbance.

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Primary succession begins at sites where no organisms have survived a disturbance. This typically occurs in areas that are completely devoid of life, such as newly formed volcanic islands or areas previously covered by glaciers. Since no living organisms exist in these locations, primary succession starts from scratch and is characterized by the colonization of these areas by pioneer species such as lichens and mosses.

Primary Succession Begins